April 29 in Baltimore Orioles History: John McGraw is hit by pitches five times (1902)

[adrotate banner=”37″] On April 29, 1902, Baltimore Orioles infielder John McGraw is hit by pitches five times, but home plate umpire Jack Sheridan refuses to allow him to take first base. In the ninth inning, McGraw is hit for the last time and sits down in the batter’s box in protest. American Lea

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